Ford Sierra Manual

Bonnet lock release cable - removal and refitting

Removal
1 Working inside the vehicle, remove the
three retaining screws, and withdraw the
lower steering column shroud.

2 Remove the retaining screw, and withdraw
the release cable bracket from the steering
column.

3 Working in the engine compartment, pull
the cable sheath end fitting from its bracket,
and release the cable end fitting from the lock
lever (see illustration).

7.3 Bonnet lock release cable end fittings - models up to 1987

4 Release the cable from the clips in the
engine compartment.

5 Pull the cable through the bulkhead into the
passenger compartment, taking care not to
lose the bulkhead grommet.

Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure
that the grommet is correctly located in the
bulkhead, and that the cable is free from
sharp bends and kinks. There should be a
small amount of free play at the lock end of
the cable if necessary re-route the cable to
achieve this condition.

7 Note that should the release cable snap
while the bonnet is shut, the bonnet may be
opened as follows.

8 Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands (see
УJacking and Vehicle SupportФ).

9 Using an inspection lamp or torch, look up
between the radiator and the radiator grille
panel and locate the circular hole below the
bonnet lock (see illustration).

7.9 Access hole (arrowed) below bonnet lock

10 Insert a screwdriver through the hole so
that it passes to the right of the lock striker.

Twist or lever the lock sliding plate to the right
until the striker is released. The bonnet can
now be opened.